Technical Coordinator - Rigging

Solotech Inc.•Antioch, TN

19h

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, the Technical Coordinator is responsible for planning event equipment logistics, reservations, internal transfers, support, and subrentals. The role analyzes equipment availability and coordinates inventory movements with regional and global teams to meet event deadlines. It also monitors orders, addresses inventory shortages, manages subrental requests and purchase orders, and supports project management with event-related planning and additional orders. Occasional travel to events is required.

Requirements

College diploma (DEC) in audiovisual, performing arts, or equivalent training preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a live production inventory technician, warehouse technician, operations technician, and/or on-site live production technician preferred.
Knowledge of department equipment and major manufacturers.
Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project.
Experience with PowerBI and SSRS data reporting.
Ability to troubleshoot complicated inventory, logistical, and operational issues.
Ability to adapt to last-minute gear-planning revisions and design changes.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with clients, crew, management, operations, and external vendors.
Must be available to travel to events occasionally.

Nice To Haves

College diploma (DEC) in audiovisual, performing arts, or equivalent training.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a live production inventory technician, warehouse technician, operations technician, and/or on-site live production technician.
Knowledge of the R2 inventory system.

Responsibilities

Analyze equipment lists for site, regional, and global availability in the R2 inventory system and create reservations and transfers.
Coordinate with global coordination and warehouse teams to move inventory by required deadlines.
Work with global coordination teams to revise regional and global inventory plans as needed.
Discuss equipment availability with asset managers, department directors and managers, project managers, and operations teams.
Monitor orders to ensure reservation and return dates are correct.
Monitor orders for inventory shortages and provide solutions as necessary.
Process subrental requests and communicate vendor quotes and pricing to relevant parties.
Generate purchase orders for confirmed subrental equipment.
Plan and communicate the prompt return of subrental equipment.
Support project management by planning support and additional orders as needed throughout events.
Carry out other necessary tasks within the scope of the role.